Ivanovo Lakes

Breakfast. 

Room release. 

Departure to the village of Priiskovy (Ivanovo lakes). 

A paradise of wildlife. 

Such a variety of flora is rarely found now. 

A cascade of four lakes connected by waterfalls and rivers. 

The largest waterfall reaches 40 meters in height, creating an unimaginable rainbow of water and light. 

The road to Priiskovoye itself is no less picturesque, it runs through the steppe and taiga natural zone of Khakassia. 

There is a store pit stop on the route to buy everything you need, because the range of local shops is limited.

Lunches on the route/ lunch on arrival.

Arrival in the village of Priiskovy. 

Priiskovy is a small village in Khakassia, known for gold mines. 

The richest gold-bearing region of Russia. 

Gold mining is still underway.

Check-in at the hotel.

Supper.

The total time on this route is about 6-7 hours, including the road.

Recommendation to guests: comfortable clothes for long trips, trekking shoes (replacement shoes are required), comfortable sportswear, waterproof lightweight jacket, small backpack, sun hat, insect protection (mosquito, midge), individual first aid kit, raincoat, headdress with mosquito net.

Breakfast. 

Walking route to the Ivanovo lakes.

The first lake is the deepest, the depth reaches 147 meters, the water has a dark emerald color.  

Glaciers that are located on the shores of lakes periodically break off into lakes, creating icebergs, which makes the lakes the most beautiful. 

The water in them is icy, even if it is + 35 degrees outside, the lake remains icy, so swimming in lakes is not recommended.

Stunning views open onto a snow-capped mountain, at the foot of which a wide variety of flowers bloom like a carpet: snowdrops bloom first, they are replaced by roasts and violets. 

The slopes are full of unimaginable colors of real alpine meadows. 

Lunch in nature.

Return to the hotel. 

Supper. 

The total time on the route is about 6-7 hours. The total walking distance is 10 km. Delivery to the beginning of the journey on off-road terrain vehicles is about 15 km.

Recommendation to guests: trekking shoes (replacement shoes are required), comfortable sportswear, waterproof lightweight jacket, small backpack, sun hat, insect repellent (mosquito, midge), individual first aid kit, raincoat, headdress with mosquito net, thermos (container) for tea.

Breakfast.

Walking route to Panfilov lakes. 

The most popular route for outdoor enthusiasts. 

Lunch in nature.

On the way, visit the open-air museum Chests.

Later return to Abakan. 

Check-in at the hotel. 

Supper.

The total time on the route is about 11-12 hours. The total walking distance is 14 km. Delivery to the beginning of the journey on off-road terrain vehicles is about 17 km.

Recommendation to guests: trekking shoes (replaceable shoes), comfortable sportswear, waterproof lightweight jacket, small backpack, sun hat, insect repellent (mosquito, midge), individual first aid kit, raincoat, headdress with mosquito net, thermos (container) for tea.

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the places of power of Khakassia.

Excursion to the Hurtuyah Tas Museum. 

The guests will see the stone goddess Ulug Hurtuyah tas, whose age is about 4 thousand years. 

This is the most revered of the ancient, iconic statues of Khakassia. 

It is believed that the monument helps people to gain health and children. 

The tour will be complemented by a visit to the authentic Khakass yurt of the XIX century with traditional interior decoration.

Lunch in a cafe or lunch in nature.

Visit to the Kazanovka Museum complex. 

Excursion to the stone "Ah Tas", visit to the yurt "The World of the Khakass shaman".

Return to Abakan. 

Supper.

The total time on the route is about 9 hours. The distance is about 170 km (one way), partly asphalt, partly field road.

Recommendation to guests: comfortable clothes for long trips, a sun hat, cash for souvenirs, an aerosol from a tick.

Breakfast at the hotel. 

Departure for the excursion "The Path of the Ancestors".

The hiking trail starts at the bridge over the White Yus in Khakassia. 

The trail follows the high bank of the river descending and rising, passing through valleys, arches and steep slopes. 

The ancient name of this unique rock massif is Togys Az, which means "Nine Mouths".

And indeed, if you look from the opposite shore, you can see 9 large grottoes that look like open mouths.

Lunch in nature (lunch boxes).

Return to Abakan. 

Supper.

The duration of the tour is 9-10 hours. The distance is about 200 km (one way), the road is partly asphalt, partly field. 

A difficult walking route, endurance and good physical fitness are necessary. The trail is approx. 6 km goes up, it is necessary to overcome long descents, ascents.

Recommendations for guests: headgear, sunscreen, comfortable sports shoes, repellents, raincoat, urban backpack for personal belongings, a supply of drinking water.

Breakfast at the hotel. 

Departure for an excursion to the site of the Oglakhty nature Reserve. 

An open-air museum with panoramic platforms, ancient drawings, a modern Visitor center, a 964-step "stairway to heaven". 

Lunch.

Return to Abakan.

Gastronomic dinner.

The total time is about 5 hours, including the road.

Recommendation to guests: comfortable shoes, headgear, sun protection, insect repellent (mite).

Breakfast. 

Departure of the group, transfer to the airport.

It is possible to change the order of excursions, as well as replace them with equivalent ones due to bad weather conditions or other force majeure circumstances.